Privacy Policy

Last updated: 11.12.2025

This Privacy Policy explains how BarcBH ("we", "our", "us") collects, uses, and protects personal data when you visit barcbh.org, in accordance with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR).

We respect your privacy and are committed to handling your personal information responsibly and transparently.

1. Who We Are

Organisation name: BarcBH
Website: https://barcbh.org
Address: ZSL London Zoo, Outer Cir, London
Phone: +44 344 225 3422
Email: info@barcbh.org

BarcBH operates as a dog shelter and welfare initiative focused on animal care, adoption, and community support.

2. Personal Data We Collect

We only collect data that is necessary for communication and the proper functioning of our website.

2.1 Data you provide voluntarily

  • Name and surname
  • Email address
  • Phone number
  • Messages sent via contact, adoption, or volunteer forms

2.2 Technical data

  • IP address
  • Browser type and device information
  • Pages visited and interaction data
  • Date and time of access

This information is collected automatically to ensure website security and performance.

3. Purpose of Data Processing

We process personal data only for the following purposes:

  • responding to enquiries and messages;
  • processing adoption or volunteer requests;
  • communicating important information related to our activities;
  • improving website functionality and user experience;
  • ensuring website security.

We do not sell, rent, or trade personal data to third parties.

4. Legal Basis for Processing (GDPR)

Personal data is processed based on:

  • your consent (Article 6(1)(a) GDPR);
  • legitimate interests (Article 6(1)(f) GDPR), such as maintaining communication and website security;
  • performance of a request made by you (Article 6(1)(b) GDPR).

5. Cookies

BarcBH uses cookies to:

  • ensure proper website operation;
  • analyse anonymous traffic statistics.

Cookies do not contain information that directly identifies you. You may disable cookies at any time through your browser settings.

6. Data Retention

We retain personal data only for as long as necessary to fulfil the purposes outlined in this policy or until consent is withdrawn. After that, data is securely deleted or anonymised.

7. Data Security

We apply appropriate technical and organisational measures to protect personal data against:

  • unauthorised access;
  • loss or misuse;
  • alteration or disclosure.

8. Your Rights Under GDPR

You have the right to:

  • request access to your personal data;
  • request correction or deletion of your data;
  • restrict or object to data processing;
  • withdraw consent at any time;
  • lodge a complaint with a data protection authority.

To exercise your rights, please contact us at info@barcbh.org.

9. Children's Data

Our website is not intended for collecting personal data from individuals under the age of 16 without parental or guardian consent.

10. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be published on this page with an updated revision date.

11. Contact Information

If you have any questions regarding this Privacy Policy or how we handle personal data, please contact us:

📧 Email: info@barcbh.org
📞 Phone: +44 344 225 3422
📍 Address: ZSL London Zoo, Outer Cir, London